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Courier service for Patna Sahib's "Charan Dhur" in the offing
Patna | December 10, 2006 3:07:35 PM IST
"Charan Dhur" or the sacred dust of the devotees of the Takth Sri Harmandir Sahib, reverentially known as Patna Sahib, might soon reach devotees through postal and courier services.
Regarded as one of the holiest of the five Takhts, Patna city in Bihar upholds a great faith and devotion for Sikhs. It was here in 1666, that the last guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh was born. For devotees from far off countries, who are unable to visit this sacred place, the authorities have set up a novel way to give away the holy dust.
Its been 45-years now, on every Saturday, Gurudwara authorities, while cleaning the carpets and shoe racks, collect the holy dust and pack it in small packets. The dust is like 'Parsada' or, the blessing of the Guru, for devotees to take home for other family members and friends to adorn their forehead.Udit Singh, a member of the Gurudwara committee, said: "Those who are unable to visit Patna Sahib, their relatives and friends take home the holy dust, and in the process, feel they have already visited Patna Sahib".
It is believed that a visit to the Gurudwara and even a pinch of the holy dust, if tasted, relieves one from pain and anxieties.
Virpal Kaur Khalsa, a devotee said: "Babaji (God) has defined foot-dust as holy. The power of the dust of devotee's feet is so much that one can change one's mind, thereby changing one's luck".
Once the Haveli of Salis Rai Johri, a great devotee of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was here in 1666, the ninth Sikh guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur along with Mata Gujri Ji stayed.
Bhai Rajender Singh, the head priest of the Harmandir Sahib, said: "Being the birthplace of the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, devotees from all over the world come here to offer prayers and have their wishes fulfilled. They offer prayers for their well-being, and that makes the place an important site. Devotees come from England, USA, Canada and Singapore as well".
Guru Gobind Singh's childhood was spent in Patna and quite a few relics of the Guru are preserved at this shrine. These include a 'Pangura' (cradle), four iron arrows, the sacred sword of the Master and a pair of his sandles.
The preserved 'Hukamnamas', the written orders of Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh are a special attraction for the devotees.Be it the holy dust or the Langar, the community meal, it holds immense significance for the Sikhs. It serves three objectives - social equality, charity and community service.
Like many historical Gurdwara's in India and Pakistan, this Gurudwara was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. (ANI)
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Courier service for Patna Sahib's "Charan Dhur" in the offing
Patna | December 10, 2006 3:07:35 PM IST
"Charan Dhur" or the sacred dust of the devotees of the Takth Sri Harmandir Sahib, reverentially known as Patna Sahib, might soon reach devotees through postal and courier services.
Regarded as one of the holiest of the five Takhts, Patna city in Bihar upholds a great faith and devotion for Sikhs. It was here in 1666, that the last guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh was born. For devotees from far off countries, who are unable to visit this sacred place, the authorities have set up a novel way to give away the holy dust.
Its been 45-years now, on every Saturday, Gurudwara authorities, while cleaning the carpets and shoe racks, collect the holy dust and pack it in small packets. The dust is like 'Parsada' or, the blessing of the Guru, for devotees to take home for other family members and friends to adorn their forehead.Udit Singh, a member of the Gurudwara committee, said: "Those who are unable to visit Patna Sahib, their relatives and friends take home the holy dust, and in the process, feel they have already visited Patna Sahib".
It is believed that a visit to the Gurudwara and even a pinch of the holy dust, if tasted, relieves one from pain and anxieties.
Virpal Kaur Khalsa, a devotee said: "Babaji (God) has defined foot-dust as holy. The power of the dust of devotee's feet is so much that one can change one's mind, thereby changing one's luck".
Once the Haveli of Salis Rai Johri, a great devotee of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was here in 1666, the ninth Sikh guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur along with Mata Gujri Ji stayed.
Bhai Rajender Singh, the head priest of the Harmandir Sahib, said: "Being the birthplace of the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, devotees from all over the world come here to offer prayers and have their wishes fulfilled. They offer prayers for their well-being, and that makes the place an important site. Devotees come from England, USA, Canada and Singapore as well".
Guru Gobind Singh's childhood was spent in Patna and quite a few relics of the Guru are preserved at this shrine. These include a 'Pangura' (cradle), four iron arrows, the sacred sword of the Master and a pair of his sandles.
The preserved 'Hukamnamas', the written orders of Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh are a special attraction for the devotees.Be it the holy dust or the Langar, the community meal, it holds immense significance for the Sikhs. It serves three objectives - social equality, charity and community service.
Like many historical Gurdwara's in India and Pakistan, this Gurudwara was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. (ANI)
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